On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education’s Migrant Education Support Unit in collaboration with the National Literacy Department (NCERD) hosted the second annual Spanglish Bee at the National Centre for Educational Resource Development. The competition saw Grade Four migrant pupils from Regions Three, Four, Seven, Ten and Education District Georgetown participating. They were quizzed on spelling, […]
There will be strong participation from fellow CARICOM member states and organisations, foreign countries and international agricultural organisations at this year’s Agri Investment Forum and Expo later this month. This was disclosed by CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General of Economic Integration, Innovation and Development, Joseph Cox during an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI). Cox […]
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security is recognising domestic violence awareness month by hosting ‘Purple Day’ on October 20 to spread awareness of the effects of domestic violence and initiatives that address the issue. This was disclosed by Head of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit, Dr Cona Husbands during a […]
At least 15 households in Charity, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will soon benefit from greater ease in traversing the sixth cross street in the new housing scheme, as a $15.2 million contract was signed to facilitate its upgrade on Monday. This is according to a release posted by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) for the region. […]
— Teachers will benefit from special loans and building materials for homes His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali announced today that existing anomalies affecting teachers paid below their minimum salary scales will be amended this month. The Head of State made the announcement during a large meeting with teachers from across Guyana at State House, where […]
Water is an essential element of our daily lives and our immediate environment. Its significance lies in sustaining our health and well-being, but it can also pose health risks when contaminated. Contaminated water, when consumed, can lead to waterborne diseases resulting in symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, immunocompromised […]
In 1897, Venezuela and Great Britain concluded an agreement- the Treaty of Washington which they agreed to submit the dispute regarding the location of their land boundary to binding arbitration before a tribunal of eminent jurists including the heads of the judiciary of the United States and Great Britain. The parties – Britain and Venezuela […]
On the 3 October 1899, 124 years ago, on an autumn morning in Paris, some of the world’s most distinguished jurists listened to a description of the boundary between British Guiana and Venezuela. It was the Award of the Arbitral Tribunal set up under the Treaty of Washington to find a ‘full, perfect and final […]
President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Monday that special arrangements will be made to facilitate housing loans for teachers. The president was at a the time engaging with headteachers and teachers representing eleven education districts at State House on Main Street, Georgetown. He stated that within two weeks, an activity will be organised during […]
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with his Brazilian counterpart, His Excellency Mauro Vieira, to provide an update on the recent developments on the Guyana/Venezuela Border controversy. Minister Todd reiterated Guyana’s commitment to a peaceful resolution of the controversy in accordance with international law and underscored that […]